Investment Analyst, Real Estate Finance

Are you looking for unlimited opportunities to develop and succeed? With work that challenges and makes a difference and a flexible and supportive environment, we can help our customers achieve their dreams and aspirations.

The John Hancock Regional Finance Group’s Atlanta office is looking for an Analyst who will work with our investment team in support of the origination of commercial real estate loans in the Southern Region. Reporting to the Regional Director, the Analyst will have responsibility for new business underwriting, approval and closings, post-closing and administrative support for the office.

*This position is located at 500 Northpark Town Center, 1100 Abernathy Road, in Atlanta, GA.*

Responsibilities include:

New Business Underwriting, Approval & Closing:
- Preliminary new loan analysis
- Marketing support
- Maintenance of regional deal log
- Solicitation of bids and engagement of third party report-writers
- Collecting/reviewing/abstracting tenant leases
- Drafting Loan Applications and Loan Approval Memoranda
- Preparation of Business Item Checklist
- Ensuring that closing requirements are met (Incurrence Testing/BIC completion/third-party report review and revisions)
Post-Closing / Portfolio Surveillance:
- Site Inspections
- Lease Approvals
- Partial Releases, Reserve Disbursements, Casualty Losses, Sale of Property or Transfer of Interest in Borrower – review request; collect and review documentation & draft approval requests
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Process regional invoices for payment
- Schedule Vendors
- Maintain office and kitchen supplies
- Occasional postage/FedEx preparation

Qualifications:

College degree, preferably in a real estate, economics or finance discipline
Attention to detail, ability to research, analyze and problem solve.
Ability to work well in a fast paced environment, multi-task and be flexible.
Strong organization and communication skills, both oral and written.
Proficient computer skills to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

This position is subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Pay-to-Play Rule 206(4)-5 regarding political contributions by investment advisors and their covered associates.

About the Company

Manulife/John Hancock’s Investment Division manages the Company’s General Fund, on-balance sheet assets and through Manulife Asset Management, manages assets for institutional clients and investment funds in key markets around the world. The Division manages a broad range of investments including public and private bonds, public and private equities, mortgages, real estate, oil and gas, infrastructure, timberland, farmland and asset allocation strategies. The Division has physical presence in key international financial centers, including the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia and throughout South East Asia. Manulife Asset Management also provides investment management services to affiliates’ retail clients through product offerings of Manulife and John Hancock.

About John Hancock Financial and Manulife

John Hancock is a division of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people achieve their dreams and aspirations by putting customers’ needs first and providing the right advice and solutions. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife elsewhere. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were over $1.04 trillion (US$829.4 billion) as of December 31, 2017. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com.

One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports approximately 10.7 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, investments, 401(k) plans, and college savings plans. We also offer advice through Signator, a network of independent financial advisors. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com. Agency submissions and contacts are by invitation only and must be initiated by John Hancock’s Recruiting Department only. Unsolicited agency submissions will not be honored.

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